What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Criminal Defense & Family Law position at The Meade Law Group?
Position Overview
Now Hiring! Associate, Criminal Defense & Family Law
Location: Columbus, OH 43231
Schedule: Full Time, Exempt
Reports to: Office Manager
Department: Legal
Job Summary:
The Meade Law Group is growing and in search of an Associate experienced in Criminal Defense and Family Law. As Associate, you will provide support to an assigned attorney, conduct legal research, assist with briefs, and perform other administrative and clerical duties as requested in the areas of Criminal Defense and Family Law.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Researches relevant case law and statutory precedent.
- Analyzes legal documents and briefs, ensuring accurate statement and depiction of facts, case law, and precedent provided. Reports any inconsistencies or suggested revisions to the attorney.
- Prepares various types of correspondence with parties of the assigned case.
- Prepares, files, and delivers a variety of legal documents including affidavits, petitions, and pleadings.
- Drafts and files court documents and supporting papers.
- Takes witness statements and assists with depositions.
- Attends and assists with negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other meetings as required.
- Attends and assists with hearings, pretrials, settlement conferences, and trials as required.
- Maintains exhibits, preparing and organizing various types of tangible evidence as needed for court appearances.
- Arranges transportation and lodging for witnesses, experts, and other trial participants as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent legal education required; superior academic credentials preferred.
- Must be a member in good standing of the Ohio State Bar.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of the law, court procedures, court systems, and rules of the assigned jurisdiction for Family Law and Criminal Defense.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Superior research and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in a variety of situations.
- Excellent work ethic.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Who Are We: https://themeadelawgroup.com/
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
